TECH BAR REPORT Microsoft Surface 3 HIGHS (64GB)Tablet • Battery life longer than most is 10.2 hours • Outstanding performance running demanding graphic apps ABOUT • Equipped to run 64-bit apps • Excellent display quality The Microsoft Surface 3 (64GB) is a • Screen coating reduces fingerprints and makes cleaning easier. larger tablet computer with a 10.8- • Detachable keyboard available at additional cost. inch screen. Its screen resolution is • Voice-typing feature 214 pixels per inch. The rectangular • Can connect a USB storage device screen is a better shape for videos • Can import files from a USB flash drive than for photos. • 8-megapixel camera, higher resolution than most The tablet has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor with 4 cores. • 3.1-megapixel webcam, higher resolution than most It runs on the Windows 10. operating system. It has 2GB memory and • Long cord makes tablet easier to use while charging is available with 64GB storage. You can add a microSD memory card • Built-in stand for viewing display for more storage. • File manager preinstalled • Full access to the Microsoft app market There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in • Allows multiple user profiles microphone, and stereo speakers. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi. • Photos can fill entire screen height You can plug a digital TV into the HDMI port for a large-screen view. LOWS ConsumerReports.org REVIEW • No camera flash Microsoft learned a few things with its previous Surface tablets, and this model embodies much of that experience. Slightly smaller and SPECS lighter than the Surface Pro 3, this Surface 3 “non-Pro” has an Atom Internal Storage 64GB FEATURES processor that provides a battery time of more than 10 hours, while Operating System Windows 8.1 Memory Card Reader maintaining excellent performance. Its excellent display matched our Length 10.5 in Webcam reference for color rendition, and it was quite usable in outdoor light. Width 7.4 in Camera A kickstand is built in but stylus and keyboard cover are optional. Depth 0.35 in Fingerprint-resistant Screen Sporting the full Windows OS (not the limited “RT” flavor), feature- Weight 1.4 lbs Detachable Keyboard Optional for-feature, it’s comparable in price to some of the best larger tablets. Camera MP 8 Webcam MP 3.1 Approximate cost: $640 Resolution 1920 x 1280 Visit our website at kpl.org /databases to read Pixel Density 214.